CLT to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3,687 km (2,291 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3,687 km (2,291 mi, 1,991 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly west of CLT.
How is the CLT to SFO route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-SFO in IATA codes and KCLT-KSFO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), San Francisco International Airport is SFO (KSFO).
| CLT | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KSFO |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #46 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SFO sits 735 ft (224 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to SFO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from San Francisco?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 3,687 km (2,291 mi, 1,991 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and SFO takes about 5h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from CLT?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to SFO?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-SFO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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